How to Sync OneNote (2026)
OneNote syncs to OneDrive automatically, but you can force it and check status when changes aren’t showing up on another device. Syncing requires the notebook to be stored online and you to be signed in — local-only notebooks don’t sync.
1. Force a Sync (Windows)
- Right-click the notebook in the navigation pane.
- Choose Sync This Notebook Now.
Shortcut: Shift+F9 syncs the current notebook; F9 syncs all open notebooks.
2. Check Sync Status
- Right-click any notebook > Notebook Sync Status (or File > Info > View Sync Status).
- The dialog lists each notebook with its last sync time and any errors.
- Click Sync Now or Sync All from here.
3. Sync on Mac, Web & Mobile
On Mac, right-click the notebook > Sync This Notebook, or use File > Sync. The web app at onenote.com/notebooks is always live — it reads and writes directly to OneDrive. On iOS and Android, pull down on the notebook list or tap the sync icon to refresh.
4. Set Sync to Automatic
- File > Info > View Sync Status (Windows).
- Choose Sync automatically whenever there are changes (rather than manual).
This keeps every device current without prompting.
5. Troubleshooting
A notebook is stuck syncing
Close and reopen the notebook (File > Settings / Properties > Close), then reopen it from OneDrive. This rebuilds the local cache.
Sync error 0xE0000007 or similar
Usually a OneDrive connection or sign-in issue. Confirm you’re signed into the correct Microsoft account and online, then retry.
Changes show on one device but not another
Force a sync on both devices (Shift+F9) and confirm both point to the same OneDrive notebook, not a local copy.
A section won’t sync
A password-protected or corrupted section can block sync. Unlock the section, or check Notebook Sync Status for the specific error.
Related OneNote guides: How to share a notebook · How to recover deleted pages · How to password protect OneNote · How to export to PDF · How to link notes
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